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BOX SECTION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- box section boom 1, record 1, English, box%20section%20boom
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poutre caisson
1, record 1, French, poutre%20caisson
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
- Mechanical Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- box girder
1, record 2, English, box%20girder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- box beam 2, record 2, English, box%20beam
correct
- hollow box girder 3, record 2, English, hollow%20box%20girder
- box section beam 4, record 2, English, box%20section%20%20beam
- box-beam 5, record 2, English, box%2Dbeam
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow beam whose cross-section is shaped like a box. It uses material where it is most highly stressed both by bending moments and by twisting moments. Consequently it is used for large spans and for locations where eccentric loading etc. causes torsion. 1, record 2, English, - box%20girder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
- Construction mécanique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poutre-caisson
1, record 2, French, poutre%2Dcaisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poutre en caisson 2, record 2, French, poutre%20en%20caisson
correct, feminine noun
- poutre à caisson 3, record 2, French, poutre%20%C3%A0%20caisson
feminine noun
- poutre caisson 4, record 2, French, poutre%20caisson
feminine noun
- poutre creuse 5, record 2, French, poutre%20creuse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poutre à section transversale fermée et évidée. 6, record 2, French, - poutre%2Dcaisson
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Poutre constituant un caisson de pont. 7, record 2, French, - poutre%2Dcaisson
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estructuras (Construcción)
- Túneles, viaductos y puentes
- Construcción mecánica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- viga cajón
1, record 2, Spanish, viga%20caj%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- viga tubular 1, record 2, Spanish, viga%20tubular
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Farm Tractors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- box section frame
1, record 3, English, box%20section%20frame
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- box-type frame 2, record 3, English, box%2Dtype%20frame
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See section 11, page 2, in CATER-2E. 3, record 3, English, - box%20section%20frame
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Tracteurs agricoles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- châssis en caisson
1, record 3, French, ch%C3%A2ssis%20en%20caisson
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- châssis-caisson
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Tractores agrícolas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bastidor en forma de caja
1, record 3, Spanish, bastidor%20en%20forma%20de%20caja
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Mining Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- box section 1, record 4, English, box%20section
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Exploitation minière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- section en caisson
1, record 4, French, section%20en%20caisson
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- profil caisson 2, record 4, French, profil%20caisson
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-11-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- box section
1, record 5, English, box%20section
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These box sections are inserted between the two original Leguan ramp sections, as used with the 26-metre bridge. 1, record 5, English, - box%20section
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- demi-travée
1, record 5, French, demi%2Dtrav%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe consiste à intercaler entre les deux demi-travées du pont Leguan standard de 26 m, une ou deux paires de caissons intermédiaires de 8 m de longueur formant voie de roulage. 1, record 5, French, - demi%2Dtrav%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- box section bumper beam
1, record 6, English, box%20section%20bumper%20beam
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Box section bumper beams of ultra-high-strength steel bolt directly to the body structure. 1, record 6, English, - box%20section%20bumper%20beam
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- poutre de pare-chocs caissonnée
1, record 6, French, poutre%20de%20pare%2Dchocs%20caissonn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- centre-section wing box 1, record 7, English, centre%2Dsection%20wing%20box
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- centre-section box 2, record 7, English, centre%2Dsection%20box
- wing centre-section 3, record 7, English, wing%20centre%2Dsection
- wing carry-through box 3, record 7, English, wing%20carry%2Dthrough%20box
- center box section 4, record 7, English, center%20box%20section
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wing, rear fuselage, stabilizer, main landing gear and main gear attachment points are strengthened, and the centre-section wing box, which is empty on the 767-200 and half-full on the 767-200ER, is completely filled with fuel. 1, record 7, English, - centre%2Dsection%20wing%20box
Record 7, Key term(s)
- center-section wing box
- center-section box
- wing center-section
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- caisson central de voilure
1, record 7, French, caisson%20central%20de%20voilure
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-04-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metal Construction Techniques
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- box section 1, record 8, English, box%20section
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la construction métallique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- section rectangulaire
1, record 8, French, section%20rectangulaire
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1981-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- box section steel 1, record 9, English, box%20section%20steel
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- caisson d'acier 1, record 9, French, caisson%20d%27acier
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- box structure under wing centre section floor 1, record 10, English, box%20structure%20under%20wing%20centre%20section%20floor
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- caisson sous plancher de plan central
1, record 10, French, caisson%20sous%20plancher%20de%20plan%20central
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insonorisation 1, record 10, French, - caisson%20sous%20plancher%20de%20plan%20central
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tail plane box center section 1, record 11, English, tail%20plane%20box%20center%20section
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- partie centrale du caisson de plan fixe
1, record 11, French, partie%20centrale%20du%20caisson%20de%20plan%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuselage 1, record 11, French, - partie%20centrale%20du%20caisson%20de%20plan%20fixe
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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